Cracking Cryptids and Curios

Spring-Heeled Jack vaults his way into contention to become the champion of the cryptids. What exactly is Jack? From the mid to late 1800s this entity roamed the streets of London and the broader Great Britain area assaulting men and women, spewing flames from it's mouth, and becoming a mainstay in newspaper headlines. Some speculate it was a demon or spirit prowling the streets while others think it may have been some insidious plot from the elite class to destroy the lives of the easily preyed upon. 

Join the Triple C crew as we explore theories surrounding this Victorian Age enigma. How will Spring-Heeled Jack rank in the Rubric of Power? Find out now!

The Hodag emerges from the North Woods of Wisconsin to enter the fray to become the champion of the cryptids. Does Eugene Shepard's story have something more to it or is it all just an elaborate hoax. How does copper play into it all? Find out and more in this episode!

News Story 1: Banana Teeth Crocodile

News Story 2: Chichen Itza Chirp

Mega Pigs are among us. Waiting for their moment to charge from the thicket and commence wanton property destruction. The entity known as Hogzilla flourished in the headlines of the early 2000's and started a hunting race to kill even larger wild pigs. Where did Hogzilla and other lesser known Mega Pigs come from? Are they real or merely a hoax? Join us as we take a deep look into the phenomenon known as Mega Pigs and possibly even decode a mystery as old as recorded history itself. 

News Article 1:  Prehistoric Hell Ants

https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338675/prehistoric-hell-ant-found-trapped-in-amber

News Article 2:  Zombie Cicadas

https://www.mysterywire.com/mysteries/zombie-cicadas-infected-with-mind-controlling-fungus-emerge/

The Mongolian Death Worm enters the fray and has its abilities tested in the Rubric of Power. This "sausage" sized slithering cryptid can pack a powerful punch. With the abilities to kill with a mere touch, shoot venom, poison, corrosive acid, and even discharge electricity, this deadly creature may just make it to the top of our ranking!

News article 1: Top States to see Bigfoot. 

https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/top-states-for-bigfoot-sightings-revealed/

News article 2: Warning the past with a black hole?

https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338468/artist-wants-to-warn-the-past-about-the-future

What is the mysterious entity known as the Mothman? Is it some sort of harbinger of doom, a voice for a higher power, or even an inter-dimensional being? How does an American Revolutionary Era Native American chief play into all of this? Is this cryptid responsible for thousands of deaths around the world? We explore all that and more in episode 2!

Find out if Mothman has what it takes to dethrone Skunk Ape as the champion of the cryptids in this surprising episode of Cracking Cryptids & Curios! Are Mothman's powers able to out compete Skunk Ape? Is the impact on pop-culture of this legendary figure enough to edge it within reach of the crown? 

News Story 1: Witch Hex on the Moon

https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338294/moon-witch-hex-claim-circulates-tiktok

News Story 2: Humans to the Americas earlier than expected? Impact on the Skunk Ape?

https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/artifacts-point-to-humans-living-in-mexico-33-000-years-ago-67760

What is the Skunk Ape? Join us as we explore multiple theories of where it came from, evidence supporting the existence of this cryptid, and then rank his abilities in our ongoing endeavor to find out: Who is the champion of all cryptids?

News articles mentioned in the episode. Click the links to view the pictures mentioned in the show:

Peeping Tom Bigfoot caught red handed!

Mexican Giant captured on camera

Book mention during the show:

“That’s What They Used to Say” Reflections on American Indian Oral Traditions Donald L. Fixico

A real Skunk Ape or elaborate hoax? Was he just looking for some lentils? Here is the image of Skunk Ape mentioned in the podcast.